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A brain break is simply a short, engaging activity that teachers and parents can use to refresh and refocus a child’s attention (this should be less than 5 minutes). A brain break should get the blood pumping and the brain working!

And why are brain breaks important?

Regular brain breaks enhance attentiveness, concentration and focus. They accelerate learning by allowing children to release their energy, anxiety and stress. Brain breaks also increase circulation and promote physical fitness and coordination.

There are a heap of YouTube channels providing excellent Brain Break videos and resources for children. Here are just a few of them:

Debbie Doo Kids

Debbie Doo’s music and videos are perfect for Brain Breaks at school as they are written for toddlers, kindergarten, preschool and elementary school age kids. Each video strengthens language and speaking skills and fine and gross motor skills. Debbie Doo song’s explore different style of music and promotes adult/child interaction. Debbie Doo’s videos help to build fitness using dance moves that promote a child’s health, coordination and most importantly happiness!

This YouTube channel includes yoga and mindfulness videos made especially for children. The videos are around 24 minutes long and are interactive adventures following dinosaurs, mermaids, wizards that help to build strength, balance and confidence. Explore the channel to find videos appropriate for different ages and different mental states (bravery, calming concentration).

Check out the video below; an adventure following Tiny, the T-Rex, who learns about looking after his teeth.